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International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500

Verdict: International Harvester 340 vs International Harvester 500

The International Harvester 340 and the International Harvester 500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. International Harvester 340 is the lighter machine (3,900 kg vs 7,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 500 holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. International Harvester 500 is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference

Optional fast reverse speeds shown. Also available with 1-to-1 ratio where reverse speeds are the same as forward.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

mechanical clutchesReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

500

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ag crawlerReference

IH 340

utilityReference

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Farmall 340

row-cropReference

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T-340

crawlerReference

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International 340

industrialReference

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500CL

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crawler loaderReference

Engine

Fuel tank

56.8 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

24.2 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 103 mmReference

86 x 103 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

Compression

7.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Idle RPM

900-2000Reference

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Torque

173.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

12.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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28.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

10-inch dry discReference

Transmission

Fast ReverseReference

International Harvester Power-Shift ReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

26.2 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1747Reference

980@2000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

186 cmReference

170 cmReference

Weight

782 kgReference

7050 to 7260 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

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Industrial front

5.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

12.4/11-28Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

33 cmReference

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Rear axle

63 mmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1769 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

1832 kgReference

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Gas Operating

1964 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2027 kgReference

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5G2 dozer length

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342 cmReference

Height (hood)

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123 cmReference

Gas Weight

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3197 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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3293 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

International Harvester 340 attachments

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Speed

949.45 meters/minReference

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Attachment overview

International Wagner 65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

International Wagner 1250 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

276 cmReference

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Digging depth

381 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

467 cmReference

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Loading height

243 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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International Wagner 95 Backhoe

International Wagner 1250 Backhoe

Speeds

International Harvester 500 attachments

500 Serial Numbers

1965

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501Reference

1966

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891Reference

1967

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2501Reference

1968

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3544Reference

1969

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4065Reference

Final

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4584Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96 (diesel)Reference

International Harvester 500 Tracks

Size

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12-inch shoesReference

Option

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14-inchReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.